M-47 Dragon vs M-72 LAW
M-47 Dragon vs M-72 LAW at a glance — range 1 vs 0.2 km, speed 360 vs 720 km/h, warhead 2.4 vs 1 kg, launch weight 15 vs 3 kg.
Specifications
|
M-47 Dragon |
M-72 LAW |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Anti-Tank |
Anti-Tank |
| Type |
Anti-tank missile |
Anti-tank rocket |
| Manufacturer |
McDonnell Douglas |
Talley Industries |
| Service year |
1975 |
1963 |
| Number produced |
250,000 units |
-- units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
NA |
| Range |
1.0 km |
0.2 km |
| Maximum speed |
360 km/h |
720 km/h |
| Weight |
15 kg |
3 kg |
| Warhead |
2.4 kg |
1.0 kg |
| Length |
0.74 m |
0.51 m |
| Diameter |
127 mm |
66 mm |
| Guidance |
SACLOS |
Unguided |
| Warhead type |
High Explosive Anti Tank |
High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Which has longer range, the M-47 Dragon or M-72 LAW?
The M-47 Dragon has a longer range at 1 km compared to the M-72 LAW's 0 km.
Which is faster, the M-47 Dragon or M-72 LAW?
The M-72 LAW is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the M-47 Dragon's 360 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the M-47 Dragon or M-72 LAW?
The M-47 Dragon carries a larger warhead at 2 kg compared to the M-72 LAW's 1 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-47 Dragon or M-72 LAW?
The M-47 Dragon is heavier at 15 kg compared to the M-72 LAW's 3 kg.
Which is longer, the M-47 Dragon or M-72 LAW?
The M-47 Dragon is longer at 0.74 meters compared to the M-72 LAW's 0.51 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-47 Dragon and M-72 LAW use?
The M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance while the M-72 LAW uses Unguided guidance.
Which entered service first, the M-47 Dragon or M-72 LAW?
The M-72 LAW entered service first in 1963, 12 years before the M-47 Dragon which entered service in 1975.